Apple Walnut Canadian Butter Tarts


 After poutine, Canadian butter tarts are Canada's second greatest culinary invention. This is an apple-infused twist on a traditional Canadian butter tart. These have a wonderful texture and flavor and are a perfect small dessert.


Preparation Time:

  • 65 min

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup of cold unsalted butter (cubed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons of ice water
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup of corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup of unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup of diced apples (peeled)
  • 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts

Kitchen Tools Needed:

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Dish
  • Measuring Cups
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • On a floured surface, roll out the dough to fit your baking dish. Cut out circles to fit the tart molds and press them in.
  • In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla, eggs, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  • Stir in diced apples and chopped walnuts into the mixture.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared tart shells, filling each about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  • Let cool before serving.

Macros:

  • Total Calories: 465kcal
  • Carbs: 45g
  • Proteins: 6g
  • Fats: 25g


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